AIRPORT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

City of Lynchburg is seeking an Airport Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate repair, maintenance, and construction of airport facilities and airfield systems at Lynchburg Regional Airport. Reports to Deputy Airport Director.

The role oversees skilled and semi-skilled staff, ensures safety procedures, conducts inspections, and participates in snow removal and emergency maintenance. Requires high school diploma, extensive supervisory experience, Virginia driver's license, and FAA eligibility;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with extensive experience in electrical systems operation and maintenance and supervisory experience.
• Must be able to work a rotating on-call schedule and pass FAA employment requirements.
• Valid Virginia driver's license or equivalent and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in repair, maintenance, and construction of airport facilities and airfield systems.
• Tests equipment for proper operation and safety; maintains inspection logs.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs for airport equipment.
• Supervises staff and ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Performs snow removal operations on runways, taxiways, and adjacent areas.
• Responds to emergency maintenance calls and guides contractors as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems operation

Supervisory experience

Maintenance coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FAA radios

Water meters

Job description

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The Lynchburg Regional Airport (City of Lynchburg) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Airport Maintenance Supervisor. This position coordinates and participates in the repair, maintenance, and construction of airport buildings and other structures, facilities, and their supporting utilities, mechanical systems, and unique airfield electrical systems at the Lynchburg Regional Airport, ensuring the protection of the airport's assets and the safety of its customers and guests. Reports to the Deputy Airport Director.

This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including VRS retirement, paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision benefits ($26/month employee-only cost).

An acceptable driving record according to City Driving Criteria is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties necessary to deliver services to customers and citizens may be assigned.

• Assigns, coordinates, and participates in the work of semi-skilled and/or skilled workers in the repair, maintenance, and construction of buildings, facilities, and other structures, and their supporting utilities, mechanical, and unique electrical systems
• Tests and inspects equipment for proper operation and safety; records or logs results of inspections
• Performs general laboring and custodial tasks
• Develops and maintains a log of maintenance work requests and completion dates and status
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs on airport equipment and systems
• Develops and implements equipment and procedural training programs for airport personnel, tenants, and contractors
• Monitors and assists contractors in the repair, service, and installation of equipment
• Performs scheduled airport on-call duty, to include weekends and holidays
• Supervises and participates in snow removal operations on airport runways, taxiways, roadways, and sidewalks, including assisting in the planning for snow removal operations
• Responds to calls for emergency maintenance-related duties
• Helps ensure the safety of the Airport structure, work areas, and employees by enforcing safety procedures

OTHER DUTIES

• Collects data and develops reports of requested information for use by Airport Management, federal, state, and local agencies, and others
• Assists with various airport projects in assigned area
• Reads water meters and forwards reports of data to the administrative office
• Operates FAA and City radios
• Issues/cancels Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) with the FAA; maintains log of NOTAM activity for FAA inspection
• Purchases supplies and materials; develops and maintains a record of maintenance staff purchases including coding tickets and forwarding reports to airport administration
• Monitors fuel supplies for airport equipment

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect services to citizens may be assigned
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED with extensive experience in electrical systems operation and maintenance including, considerable supervisory experience. Extensive experience in skilled maintenance repair and maintenance of buildings or related structures including some experience in airport maintenance.

• Valid Virginia driver's license and an acceptable driving record according to City's driving criteria.
• Must be able to work a rotating on-call schedule.
• Successful completion of all FAA employment requirements, including drug and alcohol screens, police records check, employment background check, etc.
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.